No. You should not be asked to pay to be in a clinical trial. In most cases, study medication is provided free of charge.

In addition, the costs of many tests and procedures associated with the trial will not be charged to you. And in most instances, the cost of routine tests and procedures that are part of your normal health care might be paid per the terms of your current insurance plan.

If you are considering participation in a clinical trial, discuss the financial implications with your physician or other health care professional. They can tell you exactly what will be covered as part of the clinical trial and what will be considered part of your normal health care routine. Remember to ask everything that's on your mind. It's your right.

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